Get your Connecticut Pistol Permit

The NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course – a prerequisite to apply for your Connecticut State Permit to Carry Pistols or Revolvers – introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. This is not a concealed carry or self-defense program, rather you’ll learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, various pistol shooting activities and continuing education opportunities available to you.

Take our optional Utah pistol permit module to add nine more states including Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, North Dakota, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Once you have your Connecticut permit, you can apply for your Florida and New Hampshire permits through the mail, allowing you to carry in those states as well as Pennsylvania and New Mexico for a total of 38 states.

Contact Us to Schedule a Class

We do not offer regularly-scheduled NRA Basic Pistol Group classes. Contact us for semi-private or private classes. We can arrange for group classes by request. Please also check out courses offered by Operation Specific Training.

*State laws, reciprocity and recognition changes frequently. Check states that honor your permits and become familiar with state and local laws concerning concealed carry and use-of-force in states you live or visit.